Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick picked up he endorsement of former President Donald Trump this week, with less than a year to go before the first votes are cast in the 2022 election cycle.
In a statement, Trump praised Patrick and said that he has his complete and total endorsement before Texans head to the polls next year.
“Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is a great fighter for the people of Texas,” Trump said. “He has stood up for up for Life, Liberty, the Second Amendment, Border Security, our Military and our Vets, and our God-given Freedoms. He has governed by conservative principles of LOW TAXES and careful spending, always doing what is best for his great State and for America. Texans should re-elect him! He is outstanding and has my Complete and Total Endorsement!”
Patrick is seeking re-election to his third term in office in 2022, first winning the job during the 2014 election cycle. For his re-election bid, Patrick has drawn a challenge from his 2018 foe, Democrat Mike Collier, who launched his own campaign in April. Thus far, Patrick has not drawn a primary challenger.
The primaries for both parties will be held early next year, with Election Day coming in November 2022.